Fabrication Coordinator/Scenery Fabricator - Performing Arts At Iowa

Performing Arts at Iowa is seeking a Scenery Fabricator (Carpenter/Welder).

The University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) and Office of Performing Arts and Engagement, has a Scenery Fabricator (Carpenter/Welder) position available in the Performing Arts Production Unit serving Dance/Opera. This is under the University classification title of Fabrication Coordinator (PEB1). This is a full time Professional and Scientific position with a salary of $40,000 to commensurate.

Position Summary

Execute construction, finishing and rigging of scenery and props for dance, opera, and/or theatre for the Performing Arts Production Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• May supervise technical aspects of productions.
• Assist with creating materials cut lists.
• Fabricate scenery and props.
• Management of time and materials to maximize efficiency in fabrication.
• Read and interpret blueprint, technical, and design drawings.
• Assist with maintaining shop equipment and supply inventory.
• Collaborate with other crew members and other members of the production team to assure timelines and production needs are met.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to [email protected].

Education Required

• BA/BFA degree in theatrical production for theatre, dance and/or opera or equivalent educational and professional experience.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, and in a safe manner.
• 1-2 years of experience in scenery fabrication.
• Working experience and demonstrable skill in scenery construction, wood structural layout and construction techniques, metal structure layout and construction techniques. Knowledge of jigs and layout procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently from blueprints and technical drawings with only verbal instructions from the shop supervisor, as demonstrated at a working proficiency level.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with foam carving and shaping.
• Experience with finish carpentry including trim work, milling and shaping.
• Experience in training and mentoring students in theatrical construction techniques.
• Experience as a stage carpenter, flyman, and rigger in a proscenium theatre.

Position And Application Details

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #23003130.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please assure that your submissions specifically address and illustrate the work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities you have that meet each of the required and desired qualifications of this position. Representative work samples in the form of images, sketches, and/or drafting may also be uploaded, or a link accessing them may be included in your cover letter, in support of your application. Applicants who fail to submit the required materials will be considered incomplete and therefore are ineligible for an interview.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be requires to self-disclose and conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

The interview process will include a portfolio review of submitted materials at the interview phase. This review will be of your submitted documentation of previous work. This documentation may include images, sketches, and/or drafting. It can include materials submitted as part of your original application. Formal portfolio format is not required.

For additional questions, please contact: [email protected].

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Classification Title: Fabrication Coordinator
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 2A

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Liberal Arts
• Contact Name: Melia Pieper
• Contact Email: [email protected]